The Boys in the Band was one of director William Friedkin’s earliest works, and a hugely controversial film on its original 1970 release, dividing the gay community in the US and beyond. 299 more words

Prop master Barry Bedig was literally born into the biz. Yet despite being the son of storied special effects man Sass Bedig (“The Godfather,” “Bullitt,” “The French Connection”), Barry’s youth was largely unaffected by Tinseltown’s glare. 495 more words

EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC (1977) Three-and-a-half stars
There’s movies that are hated and then there’s EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, a movie that received hate on an epic, violent level since it’s considered the worst sequel ever made and one of the worst films ever. 1,395 more words

A rare American remake of a European feature that’s almost as breathtaking as the original if not more, Sorcerer is a ruthless, restless & relentless thriller that presents director William Friedkin in sublime form and firing on all cylinders as he reimagines Henry-Georges Clouzot’s… 617 more words